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Activist investor Dan Loeb issued a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Chapek and the company’s Board of Directors Monday. Loeb took a stake in Disney via Third Point and is seeking to have constructive engagement with the company. In the letter, Loeb congratulates ...

The growth of Disney+ and the parks and resorts segment, as well as a new ad-supported plan, were among the topics that weighed on analysts after Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported third-quarter financial results. Here’s what analysts were saying after the report....

A prequel to an original movie from 1980 is the most watched premiere on Hulu. Here’s a look at how “Prey” stacks up for the Disney-backed streaming platform. What Happened: “Prey,” the latest installment of the "Predator" franchise that began in 1987 with...

Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced third-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. The company also announced a release date and pricing plans for its Disney+ ad-supported plan. What Happened: Disney announced its highly anticipated ad-supported Disney+ streaming...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here’s a look at how the company’s parks segment and direct-to-consumer segment performed. What Happened: Disney reported third-quarter revenue of $21.5 billion, up...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has seen its base of subscribers decline in 2022. Video games and an ad-supported plan could be among the growth areas for the company. A new report shows the company’s early role in the video game sector might be underwhelming. What Happened: Data...

A streaming company is seeing shares spike Monday and actor Ryan Reynolds might be the reason behind the move. Here are the details. What Happened: Ryan Reynold’s production company Maximum Effort announced a multi-year partnership with FuboTV Inc (NYSE: FUBO) Monday. The deal includes...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021 and continued through 2022, with new traders looking for the next huge move. A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if...

Over the years, original shows and movies have shifted to streaming networks. Sports content is also making the move. Another television staple is headed to streaming with one of the longest-running soap operas headed to a streaming platform. What Happened: First launched in 1965, “Days of...

Since being spun off from AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has seen shares fall. An earnings report and a new strategy shift are sending shares down further Friday. Here’s what happened and what could be in store for Warner Bros. Discovery. What...

One of the favorite stocks of Cathie Wood and Ark Funds is Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU). Here’s what Wood had to say this weekend about the streaming hardware and platform company. What Happened: Roku shares were down 23% on Friday after a second quarter earnings report that saw revenue and...

One of the biggest hits for streaming platform Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) in 2022 is being turned into a new franchise with plans for a sequel and spinoff. Here’s the details on the big budget spy movie “The Gray Man.” What Happened: Netflix announced plans to turn “The Gray...

A leading streaming platform has changed its advertising policies after facing a public backlash from politicians. Here’s the latest on Hulu’s advertising policy. What Happened: Hulu, a streaming platform majority-owned by Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), will accept political...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) was one of several companies that used the annual San Diego Comic Con to highlight upcoming releases and play movie trailers for the first time. The company utilized the event as a way to highlight the planned Phase 5 for its Marvel Cinematic Universe...

The National Football League is launching its own streaming service for the first time. Here’s a look at what’s included and what is missing from the new product. What Happened: The National Football League announced the launch of NFL+, a streaming platform, on Monday, confirming...